You Get $US100 If Your Nook Doesn’t Arrive By Christmas

Continuing the trend of delays, now some Nooks won't even arrive before Christmas. Barnes & Noble is sending a $US100 gift card to pre-orderers who aren't scheduled to get one before December 24. A small consolation for ruining Christmas. [Consumerist]

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